The Union Cabinet is likely to approve setting up of the anti-profiteering authority under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime tomorrow. Prime Minister Narendra
Author: Anil R Tikotekar
The interest rate question | Business Standard Column–04.10. 2017
With inflation at fairly low levels, businesses find interest rates too high. So do a third of the home loan borrowers in surveys. Given the
Indefensible move | Business Standard Editorials–04.10.2017
In a rather curious move, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has decided to hold back its directive which would have made it
A slowdown foretold | Business Standard Column–04.10.2017
Even the woman on the street unlearned in economics knows that the current economic downturn is due to sluggish private investment. She could even blame
Govt, industry to brainstorm on measures to boost exports | Business Line–04.10.2017
Inputs from Oct 6 meeting to be used for mid-term review of trade policy The export sector’s woes finally seem to have nudged the Centre
Early warning | Business Line–04.10.2017
A slowing economy has aggravated balance-sheet stress for many highly leveraged members of India Inc. An activist RBI and the new Bankruptcy Code are also
For the moment, there is good reason to remain optimistic about the economy | analysis | Hindustan Times–04.10.2017
In the long run we are all dead. This cannot justify short-term myopia to impair long-run vision. Four years ago, India’s macroeconomic vulnerabilities came to
Rupee: Why is rupee kept strong and who gains from it? – The Economic Times–03.10.2017
Not so long ago, people worried about the rapid loss in the value of the rupee; the boot pinches on the other foot now (see
GST: Govt, GST Council open to reconsidering decisions: Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia – The Economic Times–03.10.2017
“One must not forget that prior to GST, industry had to comply with 10 different taxes. But, if we find any practice that’s not taxpayer
What triggers Kachha credit rates falling? – The Economic Times–03.10.2017
Interest rates that money lenders charged borrowers hardly budged for decades irrespective of policy decisions. But even that is collapsing faster than what it is
What led Sebi to hold back order on loan default information filing to stock exchanges? – The Economic Times–03.10.2017
What drove the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to hold back its directive requiring companies to inform stock exchanges about defaults on loan
The government must not wait for single GST rate of about 14 per cent–Economic Times–03.10.2017
The government’s willingness to converge the goods and services tax (GST) rates and make compliance easy for smaller taxpayers is welcome. Fewer, convergent rates would
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Court turns 1; check out its impressive achievements – The Financial Express–03.10.2017
Such fast evolution of a new regulatory apparatus is rare in India, certainly in an area that is considered abstruse globally. Around 400 cases of
Where is the money flowing? FPI flows outlook for India turns dim | Business Standard News
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have pulled out over $3.2 billion from the domestic stock market in the September quarter (data till September 28). Other emerging
Insolvency reforms: Crucial year ahead for regulator | Business Standard News–03.10.2017
It has been a hectic first year for the insolvency regulator, which hit the ground running. A year ago, when M S Sahoo went to
Regime for individuals will be in place quickly: IBBI chairman M S Sahoo | Business Standard News–02.10.2017
M S Sahoo, chairman, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), is a trained lawyer and a veteran of regulatory policy, in his fifth regulatory
A day in the life of NCLT: Cases under code on fast track | Business Standard News–03.10.2017
It’s 10 past 10 on a Tuesday. Lawyers and their assistants with large bags containing case documents begin strolling into court room no 1. The
GST composition scheme takes a quantum leap | Business Standard News–03.10.2017
Availing of the benefits of a flat tax rate and easier compliance, the number of businesses opting for the composition scheme under the goods and
Wish RBI cuts rates, but it may not happen: NITI Aayog’s Rajiv Kumar | Business Standard News–03.10.2017
As the government looks for resources to perk up the economy, NITI Aayog Vice Chairperson Rajiv Kumar tells Indivjal Dhasmana that additional funds could be
A change of stance on PSU banks | Business Standard Column
Until recent months, most policymakers seemed to be convinced that PSU banks (that is, majority government-owned banks) did not need to grow. They argued that